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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 356.98 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 356.98 and 223.94 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 356.98 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/356.98 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 356.98 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 79,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,942.48/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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